[Free Solution] Locked out - need key code help for Zero Engineering Type 9 Softail

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Blackbelt
Member since December 2022 • 44 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Zero Engineering Type 9 Softail

Posted on October 29, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 873 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Zero Engineering Type 9 Softail. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 30, 2024

Replies (5)

Matrixfan
Member • 24 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Zero Engineering Type 9 Softail. Thanks!

October 30, 2024 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 61 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Zero Engineering Type 9 Softail?

October 31, 2024 Reply
Charlie
Member • 31 posts

Been stuck with my Zero Engineering Type 9 Softail for weeks. This might be the fix.

November 01, 2024 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 97 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Zero Engineering Type 9 Softail—need the code first.

November 02, 2024 Reply
Ironman
Member • 100 posts

My Zero Engineering Type 9 Softail refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

November 03, 2024 Reply

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